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AK53 VOM

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 91,186 miles on the clock, averaging 7,982 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for AK53 VOM

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,982

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,186 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 VOM 16k35k54k72k91k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage86,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage81,452 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,436 miles
Since last MOT+1,061 miles
PASS
Mileage80,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,159 miles
PASS
Mileage71,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage65,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
PASS
Mileage57,723 miles
Since last MOT+7,219 miles
PASS
Mileage50,504 miles
Since last MOT+9,925 miles
PASS
Mileage40,579 miles
Since last MOT+13,538 miles
PASS
Mileage27,041 miles
Since last MOT+10,724 miles
PASS
Mileage16,317 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 VOM

What car is AK53 VOM?

AK53 VOM is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 VOM?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 VOM was 91,186 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 VOM passed its MOT?

AK53 VOM has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2016.

Is AK53 VOM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 VOM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AK53 VOM?

AK53 VOM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.